Stories about spiders are commonly found in folklore, and they're thought of as spiritual by some.Īccording to the father of dream interpretation, Sigmund Freud, spiders are symbols of the mother or the controlling aspects of her we may fear the most. They also represent knowledge, ingenuity, and creativity: "Their bodies are shaped like the number 8 and they have 8 legs, symbolizing infinite possibilities of creation," Shamanic Journey explained on their site. Given their incredible ability to weave intricate, perfectly-constructed webs, they're known as creators - and therefore represent divine feminine energy (women are the creators of the world, after all!). They represent darkness and mystery but also productivity and power. In cultures around the world, spiders are rich with symbolism and contradictory meaning. To understand your spider dreams you need to start with the universal meaning and symbolism associated with spiders and then add in your own personal associations. In the decades I’ve been a bestselling dream decoding expert and Dream Dictionary A to Z author, I’ve lost count of the number of messages I receive about what spider dreams mean. After all, who is more creative than a creature that can spin webs from nothing? Quite the contrary, spider dreams can have a positive spiritual meaning, evoking Charlotte’s Web and Spider-Man, suggesting that significant opportunities for creativity and power are yours for the taking in your waking life. But, you may be surprised to know that dreaming of spiders isn’t always a sinister sign. So, when you dream of spiders, what does it mean? Sure, there is a fear factor and you may wake up feeling as terrified of spiders as Ron Weasley in Harry Potter or trapped in a web of fear like Frodo in Shelob’s web in Lord of the Rings. Read more: What Do Dreams About Cats Mean? Here's What Experts Say Dreams about spiders are even more common if we’re afraid of them in real life, as our fears linger deep in our subconscious. Many of us have an innate fear of spiders, those creepy eight-legged uninvited squatters in all our homes, who seem to enjoy making frightening surprise appearances in the bathtub. Why? Because it increases the chances of you instantly recalling and reflecting on their spiritual meaning when you wake up. It makes sense when you think about it - your dreaming mind loves to seize on symbols from your waking life that are likely to invoke strong emotion in you.
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